Trish Wamsat's AdobeDogs Puppy and Dog Training

to see the schedule of classes, and/or enroll in a class, click here  There are, often, classes listed on the schedule that are not covered, below, such as Herding, Rally, Agility, therapy dog, and more.  These classes are held less frequently than the ones below, and I am still creating pages for them, so take a look at the schedule and see if you can find what you're looking for.  Most classes are 6 weekly sessions of an hour each.

Puppy Preschool Page
puppy preschool 10-16 weeks $150.00
For puppies 10 to 16 weeks at the beginning of class. Learn how to deal with "nipping", "mouthing", "biting", crate training hows and whys, why your puppy goes CRAZY 4 times a day, what to expect in housebreaking, teach Sit, Down, Stay, tricks, Trade, and more. This class will help you know what to expect as your puppy grows and how to deal with what comes up. LOTS of Q and A time, off leash puppy play, socializing and how to settle an overexcited pup. Bring the family, but children should be old enough to pay attention through the hour.
Adolescents 4-8 months old page
For issues unique to doggie-early teens from scoping out your kitchen counters and stealing food off of tables, to jumping on people and pulling on the leash, making walks a drag... Off leash play and teaching them to come when called, even if they're "busy" with something else!
Canine Good Citizen class and test 
the above link will take you to the AKC website for info re. the Canine Good Citizen program; for my take on the class, click here.   (7 weeks)
This class is to prepare for and take (and hopefully pass!) the American Kennel Club's test. The test is 10 items including walking politely on a loose leash, greeting a dog and handler while walking, greeting a stranger, being still while a stranger examines him, Sit, Stay, Come and more. The class is "taught to the test" so not appropriate for aggressive dogs. There is a link to more information on my classes page

Intermediate Obedience
Intermediate Obedience is for dogs over 8 months old who know how to Sit, Down, Stay. We will work with how to greet people and dogs while out for walks, in your hoome and in crowds. We will begin offleash obedience and will work on Leave It and long Stays and Heel. There is no offleash play in this class.

Advanced Obedience
A great, challenging class for dogs who have experience with Sit, Stand, Down, Stay, Heel, Front and Finish. We will be working on improving cooperation by using contests and tricks and do some Rally Obedience! Fun class, no offleash play.



AdobeDogs classes are held at

The American Legion Hall
347 First St.
Los Altos, CA 94042

The Hall is just across the street from Draeger's Market and a block from Adobe Animal Hospital.  We are in the back room; just walk up the side of the building.

Private lessons, in your home, are available by appointment, as are meetings in the locations in which you are having trouble.